The restaurant had a student following with exclusive discounts offered, and was also available to order on Deliveroo.

A statement posted on Facebook reads: "So the second phase of the Meatcure restructure has taken place. With a heavy heart we’ve had to let Leicester go.

"Therefore as from today Meatcure Leicester is closed. This was by no means an easy decision. Some of our loyalist and greatest fans were in Leicester to which we are very grateful. However Leicester was always a punt, a maybe we could pull something off in the way of a thriving independent scene!"

Paul Rigby (left) and Rob Martyniak (right) are the founders of Meatcure

"Along with the likes of Crafty, St Martins, Gelato Village and Maiyango we thought we could offer a cool independent alternative to the ’big dogs’ round the corner in Highcross.

"Where some have stayed small, diversified or re-invested in something new we expanded too quickly and with an inconsistent student trade and being just a few steps of so many big chain restaurants, we’ve decided it’s time to close our doors.

"Our space on Highcross street has had viewings of artisan cocktail bars, high end coffee shops and a varied of alternative offerings. We’re excited that out transformed space will be re-utilised in such a cool way and wish all the afore mentioned independents and new ones every success."